Bannisters by the Sea
Bannisters is a 4 star hotel which hosts beautiful rooms drenched in natural light. A restored former retro motel with serene views of the NSW Southern Coastline and Australian bush landscape
Photo: Paperbark room
Photo: Luxury Suite with ocean views
Accommodation
Paperbark; Tucked away into the bushy surrounds of Soldiers Point this 32sqm standard room features a king bed and private balcony.
Luxury Suites; Banisters states “Suites have stunning pool and ocean views plus a separate living and bedroom area”. All rooms have a king bed, roman bath and a gas fireplace.
Ocean Deck; This is the place to stay if you want to quick access to the beach! You can even bring your pooch along for the sea change.
Penthouse; Bannisters describe the Penthouse as “life to the luxe” and we think that sums it up.
Food
The celebrated Rick Steins restaurant is the place to have a long lunch or evening dining experience. However, for a more relaxed meal the Terrace Bar is open from 12pm daily.
Rick Steins
Who is Rick Stein? Wikipedia says “Christopher Richard "Rick" Stein, is an English celebrity chef, restaurateur and television presenter. Along with business partner Jill Stein he has run the Stein hotel and restaurant business in the UK for over forty years”.
Rick Stein is one of Cornwall’s elite celebrities. Many guests stay at Bannisters just to eat at his modern seafood restaurant.
The Restaurant space itself is located at one end of Bannisters and has an art deco feel. The dining room is a timber space with terracotta flooring. Leather nooks feature along one side of the restaurant with a gorgeous deep blue marble bar at its centre. The space encompasses lots of natural light which makes it the perfect place for a long lunch.
We recommend
Entrée
Sashimi of Tasmanian Salmon, Mooloolaba Swordfish, Coffs Harbour Snapper and Yellowfin Tuna
With wakame salad, pickled ginger, wasabi and sashimi dressing. - $33
Main
Bannisters Fish Pie; Salmon, blue eye, snapper, scallop, prawns, mussels and mushrooms in a creamy fish velouté sauce, gratinated with breadcrumbs and parmesan. Served with a cos heart salad. - $44
Photo credit: Photos supplied by Bannisters by the Sea